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Finding the Third Proportional to 992.50 and 2,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 992.50 and 2,179 is: 4,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.50 : 2,179 = 2,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.50/2,179 = 2,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.50x = 2,179 × 2,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.50x = 4,748,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,041/992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.92

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