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Finding the Third Proportional to 436 and 940.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 436 and 940.44 is: 2,028.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 940.44 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/940.44 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 940.44 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 884,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,422.69/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.49

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