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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.50 and 910.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.50 and 910.25 is: 1,956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 910.25 = 910.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/910.25 = 910.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 910.25 × 910.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 828,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,555.06/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.45

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