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Finding the Third Proportional to 538.92 and 935.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 538.92 and 935.46 is: 1,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 935.46 = 935.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/935.46 = 935.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 935.46 × 935.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 875,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,076.20/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.76

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