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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.50 and 954

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.50 and 954 is: 2,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 954 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/954 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 954 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 910,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,116/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.03

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