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Finding the Third Proportional to 975.75 and 2,163.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 975.75 and 2,163.75 is: 4,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.75 : 2,163.75 = 2,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.75/2,163.75 = 2,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.75x = 2,163.75 × 2,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.75x = 4,681,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,814.06/975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.17

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