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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.75 and 921.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.75 and 921.50 is: 1,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 921.50 = 921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/921.50 = 921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 921.50 × 921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 849,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,162.25/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.20

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