Finding the Third Proportional to 3,360 and 8,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,360 and 8,100 is: 19,526.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,360 : 8,100 = 8,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,360/8,100 = 8,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,360x = 8,100 × 8,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,360x = 65,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,610,000/3,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,526.79
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