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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.38 and 931.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.38 and 931.25 is: 1,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 931.25 = 931.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/931.25 = 931.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 931.25 × 931.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 867,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,226.56/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.30

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