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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,210 and 1,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,210 and 1,815 is: 2,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210 : 1,815 = 1,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210/1,815 = 1,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210x = 1,815 × 1,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210x = 3,294,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,225/1,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.50

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