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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,220 and 1,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,220 and 1,771 is: 2,570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220 : 1,771 = 1,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220/1,771 = 1,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220x = 1,771 × 1,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220x = 3,136,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,441/1,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.85

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