Finding the Third Proportional to 3,060 and 4,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,060 and 4,104 is: 5,504.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,060 : 4,104 = 4,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,060/4,104 = 4,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,060x = 4,104 × 4,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,060x = 16,842,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,842,816/3,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,504.19
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