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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.38 and 984.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.38 and 984.38 is: 2,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 984.38 = 984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/984.38 = 984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 984.38 × 984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 968,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,994.14/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.58

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