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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.19 and 898.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.19 and 898.69 is: 1,895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 898.69 = 898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/898.69 = 898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 898.69 × 898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 807,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,639.22/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.03

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