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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 910.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.75 and 910.03 is: 1,940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 910.03 = 910.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/910.03 = 910.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 910.03 × 910.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 828,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,156.88/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.61

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