Finding the Third Proportional to 2,730 and 4,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,730 and 4,098 is: 6,151.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,730 : 4,098 = 4,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,730/4,098 = 4,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,730x = 4,098 × 4,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,730x = 16,793,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,793,604/2,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,151.50
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