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Finding the Third Proportional to 924 and 1,430.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 924 and 1,430.63 is: 2,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924 : 1,430.63 = 1,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924/1,430.63 = 1,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924x = 1,430.63 × 1,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924x = 2,046,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,687.89/924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.03

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