Finding the Third Proportional to 5,120 and 7,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,120 and 7,680 is: 11,520
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,120 : 7,680 = 7,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,120/7,680 = 7,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,120x = 7,680 × 7,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,120x = 58,982,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,982,400/5,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,520
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