Finding the Third Proportional to 790 and 1,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 790 and 1,580 is: 3,160
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790 : 1,580 = 1,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790/1,580 = 1,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790x = 1,580 × 1,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790x = 2,496,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,496,400/790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,160
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