Finding the Third Proportional to 3,780 and 5,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,780 and 5,040 is: 6,720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,780 : 5,040 = 5,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,780/5,040 = 5,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,780x = 5,040 × 5,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,780x = 25,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,401,600/3,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,720
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