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Finding the Third Proportional to 958.88 and 1,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 958.88 and 1,986 is: 4,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.88 : 1,986 = 1,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.88/1,986 = 1,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.88x = 1,986 × 1,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.88x = 3,944,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,196/958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.36

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