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Finding the Third Proportional to 955.69 and 2,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 955.69 and 2,376 is: 5,907.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.69 : 2,376 = 2,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.69/2,376 = 2,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.69x = 2,376 × 2,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.69x = 5,645,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,376/955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.14

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