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Finding the Third Proportional to 448.88 and 955.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 448.88 and 955.13 is: 2,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 955.13 = 955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/955.13 = 955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 955.13 × 955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 912,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,263.77/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.33

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