Finding the Third Proportional to 3,171 and 7,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,171 and 7,410 is: 17,315.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,171 : 7,410 = 7,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,171/7,410 = 7,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,171x = 7,410 × 7,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,171x = 54,908,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,908,100/3,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,315.70
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