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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.75 and 908.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.75 and 908.02 is: 1,959.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 908.02 = 908.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/908.02 = 908.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 908.02 × 908.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 824,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,492.38/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.58

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