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Finding the Third Proportional to 975.48 and 2,133.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 975.48 and 2,133.14 is: 4,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.48 : 2,133.14 = 2,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.48/2,133.14 = 2,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.48x = 2,133.14 × 2,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.48x = 4,550,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,288.93/975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.65

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