Finding the Third Proportional to 441.28 and 969.47
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Solution
The third proportional to 441.28 and 969.47 is: 2,129.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441.28 : 969.47 = 969.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441.28/969.47 = 969.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441.28x = 969.47 × 969.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441.28x = 939,869.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 939,869.66/441.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,129.87
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