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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.94 and 930.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.94 and 930.38 is: 1,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 930.38 = 930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/930.38 = 930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 930.38 × 930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 865,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,597.64/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.55

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