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Finding the Third Proportional to 804.56 and 922.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 804.56 and 922.69 is: 1,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 922.69 = 922.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/922.69 = 922.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 922.69 × 922.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 851,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,352.22/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.16

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