Finding the Third Proportional to 1,960 and 4,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,960 and 4,270 is: 9,302.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,960 : 4,270 = 4,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,960/4,270 = 4,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,960x = 4,270 × 4,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,960x = 18,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,232,900/1,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,302.50
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