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Finding the Third Proportional to 985 and 2,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 985 and 2,060 is: 4,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 2,060 = 2,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/2,060 = 2,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 2,060 × 2,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 4,243,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,600/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.22

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