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Finding the Third Proportional to 950.91 and 2,062.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 950.91 and 2,062.34 is: 4,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.91 : 2,062.34 = 2,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.91/2,062.34 = 2,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.91x = 2,062.34 × 2,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.91x = 4,253,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,229.52/950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.82

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