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Finding the Third Proportional to 401.06 and 935.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 401.06 and 935.44 is: 2,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 935.44 = 935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/935.44 = 935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 935.44 × 935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 875,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,043.32/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.81

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