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Finding the Third Proportional to 954.25 and 2,069.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 954.25 and 2,069.75 is: 4,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.25 : 2,069.75 = 2,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.25/2,069.75 = 2,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.25x = 2,069.75 × 2,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.25x = 4,283,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,865.06/954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.25

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