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Finding the Third Proportional to 962.51 and 2,076.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 962.51 and 2,076.89 is: 4,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.51 : 2,076.89 = 2,076.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.51/2,076.89 = 2,076.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.51x = 2,076.89 × 2,076.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.51x = 4,313,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,474.67/962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.50

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