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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.75 and 892.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.75 and 892.25 is: 1,848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 892.25 = 892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/892.25 = 892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 892.25 × 892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 796,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,110.06/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.20

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