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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.91 and 970.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.91 and 970.10 is: 2,134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 970.10 = 970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/970.10 = 970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 970.10 × 970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 941,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,097.04/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.43

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