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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.06 and 922.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.06 and 922.78 is: 1,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 922.78 = 922.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/922.78 = 922.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 922.78 × 922.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 851,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,525.24/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.23

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