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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.75 and 971.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.75 and 971.63 is: 2,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 971.63 = 971.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/971.63 = 971.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 971.63 × 971.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 944,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,055.14/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.08

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