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Finding the Third Proportional to 929.50 and 2,221.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 929.50 and 2,221.50 is: 5,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.50 : 2,221.50 = 2,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.50/2,221.50 = 2,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.50x = 2,221.50 × 2,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.50x = 4,935,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,062.25/929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.37

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