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Finding the Third Proportional to 958.50 and 1,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 958.50 and 1,737 is: 3,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,737 = 1,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,737 = 1,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,737 × 1,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 3,017,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,169/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.80

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