Finding the Third Proportional to 1,035 and 1,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,035 and 1,725 is: 2,875
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,035 : 1,725 = 1,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,035/1,725 = 1,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,035x = 1,725 × 1,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,035x = 2,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,975,625/1,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,875
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