Finding the Third Proportional to 4,140 and 6,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,140 and 6,210 is: 9,315
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,140 : 6,210 = 6,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,140/6,210 = 6,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,140x = 6,210 × 6,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,140x = 38,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,564,100/4,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,315
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