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Finding the Third Proportional to 939 and 2,036.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 939 and 2,036.50 is: 4,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 2,036.50 = 2,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/2,036.50 = 2,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 2,036.50 × 2,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 4,147,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,332.25/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.75

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