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Finding the Third Proportional to 972 and 2,133.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 972 and 2,133.84 is: 4,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 2,133.84 = 2,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/2,133.84 = 2,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 2,133.84 × 2,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 4,553,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,289.15/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.45

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