Finding the Third Proportional to 2,852 and 3,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,852 and 3,088 is: 3,343.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,852 : 3,088 = 3,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,852/3,088 = 3,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,852x = 3,088 × 3,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,852x = 9,535,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,535,744/2,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343.53
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