Finding the Third Proportional to 2,661.75 and 4,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,661.75 and 4,095 is: 6,300
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,661.75 : 4,095 = 4,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,661.75/4,095 = 4,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,661.75x = 4,095 × 4,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,661.75x = 16,769,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,769,025/2,661.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,300
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