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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.75 and 962.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.75 and 962.25 is: 2,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 962.25 = 962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/962.25 = 962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 962.25 × 962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 925,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,925.06/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.23

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