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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.88 and 900

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.88 and 900 is: 1,920

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 900 = 900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/900 = 900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 900 × 900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 810,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,000/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920

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