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Finding the Third Proportional to 448.03 and 964.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 448.03 and 964.41 is: 2,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 964.41 = 964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/964.41 = 964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 964.41 × 964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 930,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,079.42/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.93

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