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Finding the Third Proportional to 447.75 and 923.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 447.75 and 923.50 is: 1,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 923.50 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/923.50 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 923.50 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 852,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,852.25/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.75

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