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Finding the Third Proportional to 923 and 2,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 923 and 2,135 is: 4,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 2,135 = 2,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/2,135 = 2,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 2,135 × 2,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 4,558,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,225/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.49

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