Finding the Third Proportional to 2,252 and 3,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,252 and 3,434 is: 5,236.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,252 : 3,434 = 3,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,252/3,434 = 3,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,252x = 3,434 × 3,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,252x = 11,792,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,792,356/2,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,236.39
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