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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,352 and 2,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,352 and 2,752 is: 3,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352 : 2,752 = 2,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352/2,752 = 2,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352x = 2,752 × 2,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352x = 7,573,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,504/2,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.03

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