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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.22 and 973.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.22 and 973.97 is: 2,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.22 : 973.97 = 973.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.22/973.97 = 973.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.22x = 973.97 × 973.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.22x = 948,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,615.13/445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.67

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