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Finding the Third Proportional to 927.50 and 2,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 927.50 and 2,041 is: 4,491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 2,041 = 2,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/2,041 = 2,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 2,041 × 2,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 4,165,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,681/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.30

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