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Finding the Third Proportional to 446.13 and 906.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 446.13 and 906.82 is: 1,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 906.82 = 906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/906.82 = 906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 906.82 × 906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 822,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,323.08/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.22

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