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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.75 and 920.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.75 and 920.25 is: 2,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 920.25 = 920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/920.25 = 920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 920.25 × 920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 846,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,860.06/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.74

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