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Finding the Third Proportional to 448.10 and 968.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 448.10 and 968.27 is: 2,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 968.27 = 968.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/968.27 = 968.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 968.27 × 968.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 937,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,553.45/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.28

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