Finding the Third Proportional to 5,580 and 7,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,580 and 7,440 is: 9,920
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,580 : 7,440 = 7,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,580/7,440 = 7,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,580x = 7,440 × 7,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,580x = 55,353,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,353,600/5,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,920
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