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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.86 and 908.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.86 and 908.22 is: 2,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 908.22 = 908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/908.22 = 908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 908.22 × 908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 824,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,871.50/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.65

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