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Finding the Third Proportional to 414 and 906.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 414 and 906.05 is: 1,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 906.05 = 906.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/906.05 = 906.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 906.05 × 906.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 820,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,920.94/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.90

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