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Finding the Third Proportional to 958.50 and 2,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 958.50 and 2,304 is: 5,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 2,304 = 2,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/2,304 = 2,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 2,304 × 2,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 5,308,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,416/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.25

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