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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.22 and 949.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.22 and 949.97 is: 2,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 949.97 = 949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/949.97 = 949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 949.97 × 949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 902,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,440.63/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.63

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