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Finding the Third Proportional to 924.75 and 1,930.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 924.75 and 1,930.50 is: 4,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.75 : 1,930.50 = 1,930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.75/1,930.50 = 1,930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.75x = 1,930.50 × 1,930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.75x = 3,726,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,830.25/924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.09

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