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Finding the Third Proportional to 428.69 and 922.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 428.69 and 922.44 is: 1,984.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 922.44 = 922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/922.44 = 922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 922.44 × 922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 850,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,890.94/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.87

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