Finding the Third Proportional to 3,480 and 7,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,480 and 7,608 is: 16,632.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,480 : 7,608 = 7,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,480/7,608 = 7,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,480x = 7,608 × 7,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,480x = 57,881,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,881,664/3,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,632.66
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