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Finding the Third Proportional to 404.72 and 929.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 404.72 and 929.67 is: 2,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.72 : 929.67 = 929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.72/929.67 = 929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.72x = 929.67 × 929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.72x = 864,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,289.80/404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.53

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