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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 964

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 964 is: 2,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 964 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/964 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 964 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 929,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,296/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.01

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