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Finding the Third Proportional to 951 and 2,107.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 951 and 2,107.50 is: 4,670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 2,107.50 = 2,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/2,107.50 = 2,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 2,107.50 × 2,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 4,441,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,556.25/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.41

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