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Finding the Third Proportional to 927 and 2,188.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 927 and 2,188.13 is: 5,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 2,188.13 = 2,188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/2,188.13 = 2,188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 2,188.13 × 2,188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 4,787,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,891.02/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.93

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