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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 903.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.75 and 903.19 is: 1,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 903.19 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/903.19 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 903.19 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 815,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,747.66/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.54

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