Finding the Third Proportional to 3,410 and 5,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,410 and 5,160 is: 7,808.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,410 : 5,160 = 5,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,410/5,160 = 5,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,410x = 5,160 × 5,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,410x = 26,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,625,600/3,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,808.09
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