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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 936.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 936.13 is: 1,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 936.13 = 936.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/936.13 = 936.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 936.13 × 936.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 876,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,330.02/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.72

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