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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,370 and 1,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,370 and 1,910 is: 2,662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370 : 1,910 = 1,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370/1,910 = 1,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370x = 1,910 × 1,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370x = 3,648,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,100/1,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.85

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