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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.91 and 936.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.91 and 936.56 is: 2,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 936.56 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/936.56 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 936.56 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 877,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,149.32/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.05

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