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Finding the Third Proportional to 972 and 1,427.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 972 and 1,427.63 is: 2,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 1,427.63 = 1,427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/1,427.63 = 1,427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 1,427.63 × 1,427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 2,038,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,113.14/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.82

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