Finding the Third Proportional to 2,732 and 4,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,732 and 4,552 is: 7,584.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,732 : 4,552 = 4,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,732/4,552 = 4,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,732x = 4,552 × 4,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,732x = 20,720,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,720,704/2,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,584.45
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