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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.78 and 905.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.78 and 905.06 is: 1,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 905.06 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/905.06 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 905.06 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 819,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,138.13/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.00

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