Finding the Third Proportional to 2,952 and 6,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,952 and 6,372 is: 13,754.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,952 : 6,372 = 6,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,952/6,372 = 6,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,952x = 6,372 × 6,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,952x = 40,602,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,602,384/2,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,754.20
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