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Finding the Third Proportional to 422.30 and 928.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 422.30 and 928.34 is: 2,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 928.34 = 928.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/928.34 = 928.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 928.34 × 928.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 861,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,807.61/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.76

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