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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.92 and 920.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.92 and 920.53 is: 1,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 920.53 = 920.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/920.53 = 920.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 920.53 × 920.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 847,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,377.78/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.28

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