Finding the Third Proportional to 2,252 and 3,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,252 and 3,426 is: 5,212.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,252 : 3,426 = 3,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,252/3,426 = 3,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,252x = 3,426 × 3,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,252x = 11,737,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,737,476/2,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,212.02
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