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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,552 and 2,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,552 and 2,759 is: 2,982.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552 : 2,759 = 2,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552/2,759 = 2,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552x = 2,759 × 2,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552x = 7,612,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,081/2,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.79

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