Finding the Third Proportional to 1,140 and 1,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,140 and 1,710 is: 2,565
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,140 : 1,710 = 1,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,140/1,710 = 1,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,140x = 1,710 × 1,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,140x = 2,924,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,924,100/1,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,565
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