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Finding the Third Proportional to 954.75 and 2,012.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 954.75 and 2,012.25 is: 4,241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 2,012.25 = 2,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/2,012.25 = 2,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 2,012.25 × 2,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 4,049,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,150.06/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.06

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