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Finding the Third Proportional to 842 and 1,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 842 and 1,310 is: 2,038.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,310 = 1,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,310 = 1,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,310 × 1,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 1,716,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,100/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.12

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