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Finding the Third Proportional to 422.50 and 916.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 422.50 and 916.81 is: 1,989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.50 : 916.81 = 916.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.50/916.81 = 916.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.50x = 916.81 × 916.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.50x = 840,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,545.16/422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.46

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