Finding the Third Proportional to 1,710 and 2,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,710 and 2,565 is: 3,847.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,710 : 2,565 = 2,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,710/2,565 = 2,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,710x = 2,565 × 2,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,710x = 6,579,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,579,225/1,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,847.50
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