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Finding the Third Proportional to 950.63 and 2,256.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 950.63 and 2,256.75 is: 5,357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.63 : 2,256.75 = 2,256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.63/2,256.75 = 2,256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.63x = 2,256.75 × 2,256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.63x = 5,092,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,920.56/950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.44

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