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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.38 and 956.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.38 and 956.25 is: 2,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 956.25 = 956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/956.25 = 956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 956.25 × 956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 914,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,414.06/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.75

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