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Finding the Third Proportional to 446.13 and 968.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 446.13 and 968.84 is: 2,103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 968.84 = 968.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/968.84 = 968.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 968.84 × 968.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 938,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,643.07/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.95

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