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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.31 and 933.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.31 and 933.19 is: 1,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 933.19 = 933.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/933.19 = 933.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 933.19 × 933.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 870,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,838.91/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.91

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