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Finding the Third Proportional to 422.25 and 913.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 422.25 and 913.75 is: 1,977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.25 : 913.75 = 913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.25/913.75 = 913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.25x = 913.75 × 913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.25x = 834,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,939.06/422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.36

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