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Finding the Third Proportional to 927 and 2,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 927 and 2,179.50 is: 5,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 2,179.50 = 2,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/2,179.50 = 2,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 2,179.50 × 2,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 4,750,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,220.25/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.29

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