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Finding the Third Proportional to 925.88 and 2,005.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 925.88 and 2,005.31 is: 4,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 2,005.31 = 2,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/2,005.31 = 2,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 2,005.31 × 2,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 4,021,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,278.22/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.22

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