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Finding the Third Proportional to 962.75 and 1,985.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 962.75 and 1,985.50 is: 4,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.75 : 1,985.50 = 1,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.75/1,985.50 = 1,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.75x = 1,985.50 × 1,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.75x = 3,942,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,210.25/962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.74

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