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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.63 and 956.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.63 and 956.25 is: 2,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 956.25 = 956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/956.25 = 956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 956.25 × 956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 914,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,414.06/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.49

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