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Finding the Third Proportional to 419.06 and 915.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 419.06 and 915.75 is: 2,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.06 : 915.75 = 915.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.06/915.75 = 915.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.06x = 915.75 × 915.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.06x = 838,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,598.06/419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.13

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