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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,552 and 6,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,552 and 6,828 is: 10,242

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552 : 6,828 = 6,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552/6,828 = 6,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552x = 6,828 × 6,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552x = 46,621,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621,584/4,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242

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