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Finding the Third Proportional to 975.38 and 1,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 975.38 and 1,071 is: 1,176

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,071 = 1,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,071 = 1,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,071 × 1,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 1,147,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,041/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176

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