Finding the Third Proportional to 5,540 and 8,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,540 and 8,310 is: 12,465
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,540 : 8,310 = 8,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,540/8,310 = 8,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,540x = 8,310 × 8,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,540x = 69,056,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,056,100/5,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,465
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