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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.25 and 930.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.25 and 930.25 is: 2,054.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 930.25 = 930.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/930.25 = 930.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 930.25 × 930.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 865,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,365.06/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.28

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