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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.50 and 960.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.50 and 960.38 is: 2,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 960.38 = 960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/960.38 = 960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 960.38 × 960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 922,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,320.14/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.79

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