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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.03 and 975.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.03 and 975.19 is: 2,136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 975.19 = 975.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/975.19 = 975.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 975.19 × 975.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 950,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,990.66/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.91

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