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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.31 and 976.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.31 and 976.94 is: 2,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 976.94 = 976.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/976.94 = 976.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 976.94 × 976.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 954,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,406.88/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.05

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