Finding the Third Proportional to 7,680 and 8,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,680 and 8,640 is: 9,720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,680 : 8,640 = 8,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,680/8,640 = 8,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,680x = 8,640 × 8,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,680x = 74,649,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,649,600/7,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,720
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