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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,492 and 2,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,492 and 2,852 is: 3,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492 : 2,852 = 2,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492/2,852 = 2,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492x = 2,852 × 2,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492x = 8,133,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,904/2,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.01

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