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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,452 and 3,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,452 and 3,770 is: 5,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452 : 3,770 = 3,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452/3,770 = 3,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452x = 3,770 × 3,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452x = 14,212,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,900/2,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.45

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