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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.38 and 910.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.38 and 910.13 is: 1,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 910.13 = 910.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/910.13 = 910.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 910.13 × 910.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 828,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,327.52/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.72

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