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Finding the Third Proportional to 710 and 1,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 710 and 1,919 is: 5,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,919 = 1,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,919 = 1,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,919 × 1,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 3,682,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,561/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.71

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