Finding the Third Proportional to 2,512 and 3,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,512 and 3,768 is: 5,652
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,512 : 3,768 = 3,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,512/3,768 = 3,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,512x = 3,768 × 3,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,512x = 14,197,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,197,824/2,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,652
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