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Finding the Third Proportional to 958 and 2,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 958 and 2,593 is: 7,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 2,593 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/2,593 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 2,593 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 6,723,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,649/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.42

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