Finding the Third Proportional to 2,524 and 4,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,524 and 4,751 is: 8,942.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,524 : 4,751 = 4,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,524/4,751 = 4,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,524x = 4,751 × 4,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,524x = 22,572,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,572,001/2,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,942.95
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