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Finding the Third Proportional to 391.69 and 925.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 391.69 and 925.97 is: 2,189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.69 : 925.97 = 925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.69/925.97 = 925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.69x = 925.97 × 925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.69x = 857,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,418.13/391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.04

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