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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.97 and 927.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.97 and 927.77 is: 2,025.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 927.77 = 927.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/927.77 = 927.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 927.77 × 927.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 860,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,763.55/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.47

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