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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.59 and 929.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.59 and 929.81 is: 1,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 929.81 = 929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/929.81 = 929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 929.81 × 929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 864,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,551.29/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.71

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