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Finding the Third Proportional to 417.66 and 905.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 417.66 and 905.55 is: 1,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 905.55 = 905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/905.55 = 905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 905.55 × 905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 820,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,029.29/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.41

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