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Finding the Third Proportional to 452.13 and 928.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 452.13 and 928.25 is: 1,905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 928.25 = 928.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/928.25 = 928.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 928.25 × 928.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 861,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,648.06/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.77

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