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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.69 and 908.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.69 and 908.81 is: 1,891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 908.81 = 908.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/908.81 = 908.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 908.81 × 908.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 825,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,940.16/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.38

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