Finding the Third Proportional to 2,562 and 3,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,562 and 3,450 is: 4,645.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,562 : 3,450 = 3,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,562/3,450 = 3,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,562x = 3,450 × 3,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,562x = 11,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,902,500/2,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,645.78
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