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Finding the Third Proportional to 808.31 and 946.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 808.31 and 946.90 is: 1,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.31 : 946.90 = 946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.31/946.90 = 946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.31x = 946.90 × 946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.31x = 896,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,616.65/808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.25

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