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Finding the Third Proportional to 443.56 and 968.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 443.56 and 968.13 is: 2,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.56 : 968.13 = 968.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.56/968.13 = 968.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.56x = 968.13 × 968.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.56x = 937,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,266.02/443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.04

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