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Finding the Third Proportional to 929.67 and 2,039.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 929.67 and 2,039.06 is: 4,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.67 : 2,039.06 = 2,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.67/2,039.06 = 2,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.67x = 2,039.06 × 2,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.67x = 4,157,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,775.88/929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.30

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