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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.25 and 905

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.25 and 905 is: 1,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 905 = 905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/905 = 905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 905 × 905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 819,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,025/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.15

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