Finding the Third Proportional to 3,520 and 3,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,520 and 3,960 is: 4,455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,520 : 3,960 = 3,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,520/3,960 = 3,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,520x = 3,960 × 3,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,520x = 15,681,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,681,600/3,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,455
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