Finding the Third Proportional to 570 and 1,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 570 and 1,140 is: 2,280
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570 : 1,140 = 1,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570/1,140 = 1,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570x = 1,140 × 1,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570x = 1,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,600/570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,280
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