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Finding the Third Proportional to 925.75 and 1,825.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 925.75 and 1,825.75 is: 3,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,825.75 = 1,825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,825.75 = 1,825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,825.75 × 1,825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 3,333,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,363.06/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.72

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