Finding the Third Proportional to 4,800 and 6,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,800 and 6,480 is: 8,748
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,800 : 6,480 = 6,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,800/6,480 = 6,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,800x = 6,480 × 6,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,800x = 41,990,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,990,400/4,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,748
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