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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.31 and 905.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.31 and 905.25 is: 1,959.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 905.25 = 905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/905.25 = 905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 905.25 × 905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 819,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,477.56/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.01

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