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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.88 and 913.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.88 and 913.75 is: 1,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 913.75 = 913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/913.75 = 913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 913.75 × 913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 834,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,939.06/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.82

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