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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.98 and 917.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.98 and 917.06 is: 2,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.98 : 917.06 = 917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.98/917.06 = 917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.98x = 917.06 × 917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.98x = 841,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,003.63/396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.48

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