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Finding the Third Proportional to 512 and 1,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 512 and 1,120 is: 2,450

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 1,120 = 1,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/1,120 = 1,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 1,120 × 1,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 1,254,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,400/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450

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