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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.66 and 913.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.66 and 913.13 is: 1,982.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 913.13 = 913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/913.13 = 913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 913.13 × 913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 833,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,797.27/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.13

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