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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.54 and 945.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.54 and 945.42 is: 2,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 945.42 = 945.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/945.42 = 945.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 945.42 × 945.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 893,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,822.52/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.18

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