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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,821 and 2,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,821 and 2,430 is: 3,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821 : 2,430 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821/2,430 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821x = 2,430 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821x = 5,904,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904,900/1,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.67

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