Finding the Third Proportional to 3,780 and 5,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,780 and 5,670 is: 8,505
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,780 : 5,670 = 5,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,780/5,670 = 5,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,780x = 5,670 × 5,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,780x = 32,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,148,900/3,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,505
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