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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,370 and 2,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,370 and 2,095 is: 3,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370 : 2,095 = 2,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370/2,095 = 2,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370x = 2,095 × 2,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370x = 4,389,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,025/1,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.67

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