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Finding the Third Proportional to 407.25 and 905.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 407.25 and 905.38 is: 2,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 905.38 = 905.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/905.38 = 905.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 905.38 × 905.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 819,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,703.89/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.78

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