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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,324 and 2,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,324 and 2,180 is: 3,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324 : 2,180 = 2,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324/2,180 = 2,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324x = 2,180 × 2,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324x = 4,752,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,400/1,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.43

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