Finding the Third Proportional to 2,940 and 4,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,940 and 4,620 is: 7,260
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,940 : 4,620 = 4,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,940/4,620 = 4,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,940x = 4,620 × 4,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,940x = 21,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,344,400/2,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,260
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