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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.25 and 891.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.25 and 891.75 is: 1,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 891.75 = 891.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/891.75 = 891.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 891.75 × 891.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 795,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,218.06/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.30

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