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Finding the Third Proportional to 951 and 2,084.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 951 and 2,084.25 is: 4,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 2,084.25 = 2,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/2,084.25 = 2,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 2,084.25 × 2,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 4,344,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,098.06/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.93

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