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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.19 and 1,013.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.19 and 1,013.63 is: 2,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.19 : 1,013.63 = 1,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.19/1,013.63 = 1,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.19x = 1,013.63 × 1,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.19x = 1,027,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,435.64/438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.74

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