Finding the Third Proportional to 1,875 and 2,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,875 and 2,700 is: 3,888
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,875 : 2,700 = 2,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,875/2,700 = 2,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,875x = 2,700 × 2,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,875x = 7,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,290,000/1,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,888
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