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Finding the Third Proportional to 416 and 932

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Solution

The third proportional to 416 and 932 is: 2,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 932 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/932 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 932 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 868,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,624/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.04

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