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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 912.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 912.75 is: 1,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 912.75 = 912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/912.75 = 912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 912.75 × 912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 833,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,112.56/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.38

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