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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.25 and 922.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.25 and 922.50 is: 2,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 922.50 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/922.50 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 922.50 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 851,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,006.25/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.19

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