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Finding the Third Proportional to 520 and 1,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 520 and 1,290 is: 3,200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 1,290 = 1,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/1,290 = 1,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 1,290 × 1,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 1,664,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,100/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.19

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