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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.69 and 910.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.69 and 910.50 is: 1,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.69 : 910.50 = 910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.69/910.50 = 910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.69x = 910.50 × 910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.69x = 829,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,010.25/421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.94

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