Finding the Third Proportional to 5,880 and 9,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,880 and 9,660 is: 15,870
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,880 : 9,660 = 9,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,880/9,660 = 9,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,880x = 9,660 × 9,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,880x = 93,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,315,600/5,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,870
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