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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.75 and 957.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.75 and 957.44 is: 2,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 957.44 = 957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/957.44 = 957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 957.44 × 957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 916,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,686.57/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.83

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