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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.78 and 934.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.78 and 934.03 is: 1,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.78 : 934.03 = 934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.78/934.03 = 934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.78x = 934.03 × 934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.78x = 872,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,414.38/445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.05

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