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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,562 and 1,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,562 and 1,790 is: 2,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562 : 1,790 = 1,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562/1,790 = 1,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562x = 1,790 × 1,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562x = 3,204,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,100/1,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.28

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