Finding the Third Proportional to 2,076 and 4,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,076 and 4,152 is: 8,304
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,076 : 4,152 = 4,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,076/4,152 = 4,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,076x = 4,152 × 4,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,076x = 17,239,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,239,104/2,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,304
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