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Finding the Third Proportional to 432.75 and 890.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 432.75 and 890.63 is: 1,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.75 : 890.63 = 890.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.75/890.63 = 890.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.75x = 890.63 × 890.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.75x = 793,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,212.89/432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.96

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