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Finding the Third Proportional to 935 and 1,966.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 935 and 1,966.75 is: 4,137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,966.75 = 1,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,966.75 = 1,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,966.75 × 1,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 3,868,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,105.56/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.01

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