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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,430 and 3,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,430 and 3,510 is: 5,070

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430 : 3,510 = 3,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430/3,510 = 3,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430x = 3,510 × 3,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430x = 12,320,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,100/2,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070

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