Finding the Third Proportional to 2,592 and 4,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,592 and 4,752 is: 8,712
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,592 : 4,752 = 4,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,592/4,752 = 4,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,592x = 4,752 × 4,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,592x = 22,581,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,581,504/2,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,712
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