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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.75 and 923.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.75 and 923.75 is: 1,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 923.75 = 923.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/923.75 = 923.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 923.75 × 923.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 853,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,314.06/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.89

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