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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.02 and 948.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.02 and 948.90 is: 2,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 948.90 = 948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/948.90 = 948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 948.90 × 948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 900,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,415.66/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.86

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