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Finding the Third Proportional to 925.50 and 2,027.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 925.50 and 2,027.63 is: 4,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 2,027.63 = 2,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/2,027.63 = 2,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 2,027.63 × 2,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 4,111,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,263.14/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.21

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