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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.81 and 909.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.81 and 909.84 is: 1,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 909.84 = 909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/909.84 = 909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 909.84 × 909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 827,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,815.65/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.08

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