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Finding the Third Proportional to 441 and 947.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 441 and 947.50 is: 2,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 947.50 = 947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/947.50 = 947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 947.50 × 947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 897,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,756.25/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.73

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