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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.22 and 952.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.22 and 952.88 is: 2,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 952.88 = 952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/952.88 = 952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 952.88 × 952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 907,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,970.77/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.22

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