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Finding the Third Proportional to 958 and 1,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 958 and 1,865 is: 3,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,865 = 1,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,865 = 1,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,865 × 1,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 3,478,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,225/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.72

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