Finding the Third Proportional to 1,410 and 3,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,410 and 3,333 is: 7,878.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,410 : 3,333 = 3,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,410/3,333 = 3,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,410x = 3,333 × 3,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,410x = 11,108,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,108,889/1,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,878.64
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