Finding the Third Proportional to 710 and 1,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 710 and 1,450 is: 2,961.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710 : 1,450 = 1,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710/1,450 = 1,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710x = 1,450 × 1,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710x = 2,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,102,500/710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,961.27
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