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Finding the Third Proportional to 432.75 and 930.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 432.75 and 930.69 is: 2,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.75 : 930.69 = 930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.75/930.69 = 930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.75x = 930.69 × 930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.75x = 866,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,179.22/432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.57

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