Finding the Third Proportional to 1,452 and 3,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,452 and 3,770 is: 9,788.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,452 : 3,770 = 3,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,452/3,770 = 3,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,452x = 3,770 × 3,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,452x = 14,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,212,900/1,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,788.50
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