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Finding the Third Proportional to 418 and 919

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Solution

The third proportional to 418 and 919 is: 2,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 919 = 919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/919 = 919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 919 × 919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 844,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,561/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.48

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