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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.13 and 908.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.13 and 908.63 is: 1,974.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 908.63 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/908.63 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 908.63 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 825,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,599.39/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.53

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