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Finding the Third Proportional to 904 and 2,157.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 904 and 2,157.50 is: 5,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 2,157.50 = 2,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/2,157.50 = 2,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 2,157.50 × 2,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 4,654,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,806.25/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.12

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