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Finding the Third Proportional to 433.97 and 954.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 433.97 and 954.84 is: 2,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 954.84 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/954.84 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 954.84 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 911,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,726.59/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.90

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