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Finding the Third Proportional to 954 and 2,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 954 and 2,033 is: 4,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 2,033 = 2,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/2,033 = 2,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 2,033 × 2,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 4,133,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,089/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.38

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