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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,852 and 3,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,852 and 3,260 is: 3,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852 : 3,260 = 3,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852/3,260 = 3,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852x = 3,260 × 3,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852x = 10,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627,600/2,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.37

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