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Finding the Third Proportional to 925 and 2,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 925 and 2,021 is: 4,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925 : 2,021 = 2,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925/2,021 = 2,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925x = 2,021 × 2,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925x = 4,084,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,441/925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.61

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