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Finding the Third Proportional to 952.75 and 2,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 952.75 and 2,012 is: 4,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.75 : 2,012 = 2,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.75/2,012 = 2,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.75x = 2,012 × 2,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.75x = 4,048,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,144/952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.90

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