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Finding the Third Proportional to 710 and 1,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 710 and 1,671 is: 3,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,671 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,671 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,671 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 2,792,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,241/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.73

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