Finding the Third Proportional to 452 and 1,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 452 and 1,074 is: 2,551.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452 : 1,074 = 1,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452/1,074 = 1,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452x = 1,074 × 1,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452x = 1,153,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,476/452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,551.94
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