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Finding the Third Proportional to 419 and 906

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Solution

The third proportional to 419 and 906 is: 1,959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 906 = 906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/906 = 906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 906 × 906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 820,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,836/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.04

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