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Finding the Third Proportional to 393.19 and 923.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 393.19 and 923.06 is: 2,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.19 : 923.06 = 923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.19/923.06 = 923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.19x = 923.06 × 923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.19x = 852,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,044.38/393.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.02

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