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Finding the Third Proportional to 925.59 and 1,955.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 925.59 and 1,955.25 is: 4,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,955.25 = 1,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,955.25 = 1,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,955.25 × 1,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 3,823,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,002.56/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.32

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