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Finding the Third Proportional to 394.13 and 920.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 394.13 and 920.63 is: 2,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.13 : 920.63 = 920.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.13/920.63 = 920.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.13x = 920.63 × 920.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.13x = 847,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,550.39/394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.46

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