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Finding the Third Proportional to 930.75 and 2,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 930.75 and 2,008 is: 4,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.75 : 2,008 = 2,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.75/2,008 = 2,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.75x = 2,008 × 2,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.75x = 4,032,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,064/930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.06

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