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Finding the Third Proportional to 957 and 1,729.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 957 and 1,729.50 is: 3,125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,729.50 = 1,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,729.50 = 1,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,729.50 × 1,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 2,991,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,170.25/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.57

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