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Finding the Third Proportional to 981 and 2,096.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 981 and 2,096.44 is: 4,480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 2,096.44 = 2,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/2,096.44 = 2,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 2,096.44 × 2,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 4,395,050.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,050.19/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.17

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