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Finding the Third Proportional to 419.63 and 905.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 419.63 and 905.06 is: 1,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 905.06 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/905.06 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 905.06 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 819,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,138.13/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.07

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