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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 983

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 983 is: 2,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 983 = 983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/983 = 983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 983 × 983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 966,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,289/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.33

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