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Finding the Third Proportional to 996 and 2,145.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 996 and 2,145.75 is: 4,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 2,145.75 = 2,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/2,145.75 = 2,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 2,145.75 × 2,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 4,604,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,243.06/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.73

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