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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.31 and 945

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.31 and 945 is: 2,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 945 = 945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/945 = 945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 945 × 945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 893,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,025/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.29

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