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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,252 and 3,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,252 and 3,188 is: 4,513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252 : 3,188 = 3,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252/3,188 = 3,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252x = 3,188 × 3,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252x = 10,163,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,163,344/2,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.03

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