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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.75 and 923.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.75 and 923.38 is: 2,065.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 923.38 = 923.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/923.38 = 923.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 923.38 × 923.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 852,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,621.39/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.71

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