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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.88 and 904.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.88 and 904.50 is: 1,939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 904.50 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/904.50 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 904.50 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 818,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,120.25/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.25

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