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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.13 and 956.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.13 and 956.88 is: 2,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 956.88 = 956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/956.88 = 956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 956.88 × 956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 915,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,609.77/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.84

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