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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.91 and 941.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.91 and 941.63 is: 2,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 941.63 = 941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/941.63 = 941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 941.63 × 941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 886,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,657.64/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.77

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