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Finding the Third Proportional to 845 and 1,963.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 845 and 1,963.25 is: 4,561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,963.25 = 1,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,963.25 = 1,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,963.25 × 1,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 3,854,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,350.56/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.36

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