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Finding the Third Proportional to 928.97 and 1,362.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 928.97 and 1,362.66 is: 1,998.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.97 : 1,362.66 = 1,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.97/1,362.66 = 1,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.97x = 1,362.66 × 1,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.97x = 1,856,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,832.06/928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.81

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