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Finding the Third Proportional to 915 and 1,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 915 and 1,720 is: 3,233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,720 = 1,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,720 = 1,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,720 × 1,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 2,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,400/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.22

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