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Finding the Third Proportional to 958 and 1,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 958 and 1,754 is: 3,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,754 = 1,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,754 = 1,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,754 × 1,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 3,076,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,516/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.39

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