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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.88 and 930.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.88 and 930.13 is: 2,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 930.13 = 930.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/930.13 = 930.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 930.13 × 930.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 865,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,132.52/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.42

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