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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.31 and 887.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.31 and 887.06 is: 1,908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 887.06 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/887.06 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 887.06 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 786,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,879.88/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.46

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