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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 958.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 958.50 is: 2,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 958.50 = 958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/958.50 = 958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 958.50 × 958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 918,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,722.25/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.19

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