Finding the Third Proportional to 2,960 and 4,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,960 and 4,440 is: 6,660
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,960 : 4,440 = 4,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,960/4,440 = 4,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,960x = 4,440 × 4,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,960x = 19,713,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,713,600/2,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,660
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