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Finding the Third Proportional to 930 and 2,183.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 930 and 2,183.50 is: 5,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 2,183.50 = 2,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/2,183.50 = 2,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 2,183.50 × 2,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 4,767,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,672.25/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.53

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