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Finding the Third Proportional to 434.53 and 930.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 434.53 and 930.66 is: 1,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 930.66 = 930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/930.66 = 930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 930.66 × 930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 866,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,121.06/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.23

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