Finding the Third Proportional to 3,420 and 5,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,420 and 5,130 is: 7,695
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,420 : 5,130 = 5,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,420/5,130 = 5,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,420x = 5,130 × 5,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,420x = 26,316,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,316,900/3,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,695
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