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Finding the Third Proportional to 433.97 and 650.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 433.97 and 650.95 is: 976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 650.95 = 650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/650.95 = 650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 650.95 × 650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 423,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,739.97/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.43

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