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Finding the Third Proportional to 954 and 2,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 954 and 2,592 is: 7,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 2,592 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/2,592 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 2,592 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 6,718,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,464/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.42

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