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Finding the Third Proportional to 429.19 and 926.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 429.19 and 926.81 is: 2,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.19 : 926.81 = 926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.19/926.81 = 926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.19x = 926.81 × 926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.19x = 858,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,981.41/429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.41

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