Finding the Third Proportional to 2,508 and 3,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,508 and 3,762 is: 5,643
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,508 : 3,762 = 3,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,508/3,762 = 3,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,508x = 3,762 × 3,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,508x = 14,152,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,152,644/2,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,643
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