Finding the Third Proportional to 2,640 and 4,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,640 and 4,029 is: 6,148.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,640 : 4,029 = 4,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,640/4,029 = 4,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,640x = 4,029 × 4,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,640x = 16,232,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,232,841/2,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,148.80
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