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Finding the Third Proportional to 805.92 and 927.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 805.92 and 927.42 is: 1,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 927.42 = 927.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/927.42 = 927.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 927.42 × 927.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 860,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,111.33/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.24

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