Finding the Third Proportional to 1,680 and 2,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,680 and 2,520 is: 3,780
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,680 : 2,520 = 2,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,680/2,520 = 2,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,680x = 2,520 × 2,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,680x = 6,350,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,350,400/1,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,780
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