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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.03 and 968.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.03 and 968.20 is: 2,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 968.20 = 968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/968.20 = 968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 968.20 × 968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 937,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,417.29/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.36

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