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Finding the Third Proportional to 446.34 and 950.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 446.34 and 950.48 is: 2,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 950.48 = 950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/950.48 = 950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 950.48 × 950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 903,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,420.55/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.05

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