Finding the Third Proportional to 3,840 and 6,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,840 and 6,720 is: 11,760
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,840 : 6,720 = 6,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,840/6,720 = 6,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,840x = 6,720 × 6,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,840x = 45,158,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,158,400/3,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,760
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