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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.13 and 926.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.13 and 926.63 is: 1,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 926.63 = 926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/926.63 = 926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 926.63 × 926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 858,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,633.89/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.33

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