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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,285 and 2,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,285 and 2,852 is: 6,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285 : 2,852 = 2,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285/2,852 = 2,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285x = 2,852 × 2,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285x = 8,133,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,904/1,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.89

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