Finding the Third Proportional to 1,300 and 2,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,300 and 2,210 is: 3,757
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,300 : 2,210 = 2,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,300/2,210 = 2,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,300x = 2,210 × 2,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,300x = 4,884,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,884,100/1,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,757
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