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Finding the Third Proportional to 411.88 and 952.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 411.88 and 952.44 is: 2,202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 952.44 = 952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/952.44 = 952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 952.44 × 952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 907,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,137.19/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.46

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