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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.93 and 956.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.93 and 956.81 is: 2,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 956.81 = 956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/956.81 = 956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 956.81 × 956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 915,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,490.16/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.74

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