Finding the Third Proportional to 3,810 and 4,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,810 and 4,884 is: 6,260.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,810 : 4,884 = 4,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,810/4,884 = 4,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,810x = 4,884 × 4,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,810x = 23,853,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,853,456/3,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,260.75
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