Finding the Third Proportional to 3,720 and 5,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,720 and 5,580 is: 8,370
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,720 : 5,580 = 5,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,720/5,580 = 5,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,720x = 5,580 × 5,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,720x = 31,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,136,400/3,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,370
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