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Finding the Third Proportional to 992.88 and 2,158.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 992.88 and 2,158.68 is: 4,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 2,158.68 = 2,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/2,158.68 = 2,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 2,158.68 × 2,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 4,659,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,906.43/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.31

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