Finding the Third Proportional to 3,555 and 4,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,555 and 4,740 is: 6,320
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,555 : 4,740 = 4,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,555/4,740 = 4,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,555x = 4,740 × 4,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,555x = 22,467,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,467,600/3,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,320
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