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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.38 and 890.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.38 and 890.75 is: 1,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 890.75 = 890.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/890.75 = 890.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 890.75 × 890.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 793,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,435.56/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.24

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