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Finding the Third Proportional to 828.75 and 921.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 828.75 and 921.75 is: 1,025.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.75 : 921.75 = 921.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.75/921.75 = 921.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.75x = 921.75 × 921.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.75x = 849,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,623.06/828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.19

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