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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.75 and 963.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.75 and 963.56 is: 2,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 963.56 = 963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/963.56 = 963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 963.56 × 963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 928,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,452.69/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.13

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