Finding the Third Proportional to 2,810 and 3,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,810 and 3,750 is: 5,004.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,810 : 3,750 = 3,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,810/3,750 = 3,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,810x = 3,750 × 3,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,810x = 14,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,062,500/2,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,004.45
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