Finding the Third Proportional to 1,080 and 2,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,080 and 2,160 is: 4,320
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,080 : 2,160 = 2,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,080/2,160 = 2,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,080x = 2,160 × 2,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,080x = 4,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,665,600/1,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,320
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