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Finding the Third Proportional to 943.52 and 2,049.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 943.52 and 2,049.68 is: 4,452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 2,049.68 = 2,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/2,049.68 = 2,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 2,049.68 × 2,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 4,201,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,186.82/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.66

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