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Finding the Third Proportional to 957 and 2,413.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 957 and 2,413.50 is: 6,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 2,413.50 = 2,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/2,413.50 = 2,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 2,413.50 × 2,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 5,824,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,982.25/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.71

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