Finding the Third Proportional to 3,310 and 5,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,310 and 5,954 is: 10,710.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,310 : 5,954 = 5,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,310/5,954 = 5,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,310x = 5,954 × 5,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,310x = 35,450,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,450,116/3,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,710.00
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