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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.13 and 940.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.13 and 940.78 is: 2,001.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 940.78 = 940.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/940.78 = 940.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 940.78 × 940.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 885,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,069.36/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.85

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