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Finding the Third Proportional to 413.75 and 892.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 413.75 and 892.75 is: 1,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 892.75 = 892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/892.75 = 892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 892.75 × 892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 797,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,002.56/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.29

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