Finding the Third Proportional to 2,052 and 3,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,052 and 3,375 is: 5,550.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,052 : 3,375 = 3,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,052/3,375 = 3,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,052x = 3,375 × 3,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,052x = 11,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,390,625/2,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,550.99
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