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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.75 and 943.62

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.75 and 943.62 is: 2,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 943.62 = 943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/943.62 = 943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 943.62 × 943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 890,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,413.40/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.43

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