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Finding the Third Proportional to 433.13 and 929.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 433.13 and 929.25 is: 1,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.13 : 929.25 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.13/929.25 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.13x = 929.25 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.13x = 863,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,505.56/433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.66

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