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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,290 and 1,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,290 and 1,715 is: 2,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290 : 1,715 = 1,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290/1,715 = 1,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290x = 1,715 × 1,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290x = 2,941,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,225/1,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.02

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