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Finding the Third Proportional to 925.75 and 2,160.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 925.75 and 2,160.25 is: 5,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 2,160.25 = 2,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/2,160.25 = 2,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 2,160.25 × 2,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 4,666,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,680.06/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.97

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