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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.94 and 902.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.94 and 902.34 is: 1,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 902.34 = 902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/902.34 = 902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 902.34 × 902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 814,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,224.24/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.28

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