Finding the Third Proportional to 1,210 and 1,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,210 and 1,810 is: 2,707.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,210 : 1,810 = 1,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,210/1,810 = 1,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,210x = 1,810 × 1,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,210x = 3,276,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,276,100/1,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,707.52
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