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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.13 and 946.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.13 and 946.88 is: 2,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 946.88 = 946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/946.88 = 946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 946.88 × 946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 896,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,572.27/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.72

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