Finding the Third Proportional to 2,452 and 3,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,452 and 3,500 is: 4,995.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,452 : 3,500 = 3,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,452/3,500 = 3,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,452x = 3,500 × 3,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,452x = 12,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,250,000/2,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,995.92
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