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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.61 and 919.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.61 and 919.69 is: 2,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 919.69 = 919.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/919.69 = 919.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 919.69 × 919.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 845,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,825.10/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.95

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