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Finding the Third Proportional to 442 and 949

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Solution

The third proportional to 442 and 949 is: 2,037.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 949 = 949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/949 = 949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 949 × 949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 900,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,601/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.56

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