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Finding the Third Proportional to 434.63 and 931.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 434.63 and 931.31 is: 1,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 931.31 = 931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/931.31 = 931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 931.31 × 931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 867,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,342.97/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.61

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