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Finding the Third Proportional to 974.53 and 2,131.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 974.53 and 2,131.31 is: 4,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.53 : 2,131.31 = 2,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.53/2,131.31 = 2,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.53x = 2,131.31 × 2,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.53x = 4,542,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,492.97/974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.21

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