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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.92 and 915.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.92 and 915.89 is: 2,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 915.89 = 915.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/915.89 = 915.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 915.89 × 915.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 838,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,855.64/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.42

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