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Finding the Third Proportional to 505.41 and 946.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 505.41 and 946.27 is: 1,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.41 : 946.27 = 946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.41/946.27 = 946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.41x = 946.27 × 946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.41x = 895,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,418.63/505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.68

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