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Finding the Third Proportional to 422.38 and 928.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 422.38 and 928.75 is: 2,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.38 : 928.75 = 928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.38/928.75 = 928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.38x = 928.75 × 928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.38x = 862,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,576.56/422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.21

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