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Finding the Third Proportional to 422.44 and 916.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 422.44 and 916.88 is: 1,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 916.88 = 916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/916.88 = 916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 916.88 × 916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 840,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,659.77/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.02

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