Finding the Third Proportional to 1,380 and 2,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,380 and 2,958 is: 6,340.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,380 : 2,958 = 2,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,380/2,958 = 2,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,380x = 2,958 × 2,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,380x = 8,749,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,749,764/1,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,340.41
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