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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.56 and 950.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.56 and 950.06 is: 2,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 950.06 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/950.06 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 950.06 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 902,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,618.75/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.35

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