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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.88 and 914.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.88 and 914.63 is: 1,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 914.63 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/914.63 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 914.63 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 836,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,538.89/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.91

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