Finding the Third Proportional to 1,280 and 1,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,280 and 1,920 is: 2,880
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,280 : 1,920 = 1,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,280/1,920 = 1,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,280x = 1,920 × 1,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,280x = 3,686,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,686,400/1,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880
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