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Finding the Third Proportional to 929.30 and 1,368.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 929.30 and 1,368.28 is: 2,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.30 : 1,368.28 = 1,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.30/1,368.28 = 1,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.30x = 1,368.28 × 1,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.30x = 1,872,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,201.60/929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.63

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