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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.75 and 944.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.75 and 944.75 is: 2,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 944.75 = 944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/944.75 = 944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 944.75 × 944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 892,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,552.56/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.09

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