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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.88 and 963.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.88 and 963.13 is: 2,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 963.13 = 963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/963.13 = 963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 963.13 × 963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 927,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,609.77/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.26

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