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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,230 and 2,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,230 and 2,079 is: 3,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230 : 2,079 = 2,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230/2,079 = 2,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230x = 2,079 × 2,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230x = 4,322,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,241/1,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.02

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