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Finding the Third Proportional to 815.75 and 1,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 815.75 and 1,905 is: 4,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.75 : 1,905 = 1,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.75/1,905 = 1,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.75x = 1,905 × 1,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.75x = 3,629,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,025/815.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.70

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