Finding the Third Proportional to 4,050 and 8,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,050 and 8,010 is: 15,842
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,050 : 8,010 = 8,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,050/8,010 = 8,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,050x = 8,010 × 8,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,050x = 64,160,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,160,100/4,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,842
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