Finding the Third Proportional to 2,352 and 5,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,352 and 5,085 is: 10,993.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,352 : 5,085 = 5,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,352/5,085 = 5,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,352x = 5,085 × 5,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,352x = 25,857,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,857,225/2,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,993.72
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