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Finding the Third Proportional to 983 and 1,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 983 and 1,726 is: 3,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983 : 1,726 = 1,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983/1,726 = 1,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983x = 1,726 × 1,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983x = 2,979,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,076/983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.60

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