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Finding the Third Proportional to 419.81 and 931.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 419.81 and 931.13 is: 2,065.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 931.13 = 931.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/931.13 = 931.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 931.13 × 931.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 866,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,993.77/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.19

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