Finding the Third Proportional to 2,060 and 3,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,060 and 3,900 is: 7,383.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,060 : 3,900 = 3,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,060/3,900 = 3,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,060x = 3,900 × 3,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,060x = 15,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,210,000/2,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,383.50
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