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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.66 and 947.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.66 and 947.53 is: 2,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 947.53 = 947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/947.53 = 947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 947.53 × 947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 897,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,815.47/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.12

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