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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.13 and 939.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.13 and 939.75 is: 2,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.13 : 939.75 = 939.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.13/939.75 = 939.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.13x = 939.75 × 939.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.13x = 883,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,130.06/436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.95

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