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Finding the Third Proportional to 993 and 2,162.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 993 and 2,162.63 is: 4,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 2,162.63 = 2,162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/2,162.63 = 2,162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 2,162.63 × 2,162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 4,676,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,946.89/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.92

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