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Finding the Third Proportional to 887.63 and 2,147.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 887.63 and 2,147.63 is: 5,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.63 : 2,147.63 = 2,147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.63/2,147.63 = 2,147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.63x = 2,147.63 × 2,147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.63x = 4,612,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,293.14/887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.22

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