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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.86 and 954.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.86 and 954.81 is: 2,077.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 954.81 = 954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/954.81 = 954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 954.81 × 954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 911,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,659.45/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.36

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