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Finding the Third Proportional to 419.34 and 919.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 419.34 and 919.69 is: 2,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 919.69 = 919.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/919.69 = 919.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 919.69 × 919.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 845,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,825.10/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.02

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