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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 958.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 958.50 is: 2,097.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 958.50 = 958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/958.50 = 958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 958.50 × 958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 918,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,722.25/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.54

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