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Finding the Third Proportional to 446 and 972.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 446 and 972.50 is: 2,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 972.50 = 972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/972.50 = 972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 972.50 × 972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 945,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,756.25/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.53

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