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Finding the Third Proportional to 406.69 and 943.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 406.69 and 943.31 is: 2,188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 943.31 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/943.31 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 943.31 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 889,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,838.47/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.02

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