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Finding the Third Proportional to 950.88 and 2,053.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 950.88 and 2,053.13 is: 4,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 2,053.13 = 2,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/2,053.13 = 2,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 2,053.13 × 2,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 4,215,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,322.27/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.10

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