Finding the Third Proportional to 4,284 and 7,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,284 and 7,560 is: 13,341.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,284 : 7,560 = 7,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,284/7,560 = 7,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,284x = 7,560 × 7,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,284x = 57,153,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,153,600/4,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,341.18
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