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Finding the Third Proportional to 429.94 and 920.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 429.94 and 920.63 is: 1,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 920.63 = 920.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/920.63 = 920.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 920.63 × 920.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 847,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,550.39/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.33

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