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Finding the Third Proportional to 992.63 and 2,162.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 992.63 and 2,162.25 is: 4,710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.63 : 2,162.25 = 2,162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.63/2,162.25 = 2,162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.63x = 2,162.25 × 2,162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.63x = 4,675,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,325.06/992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.06

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