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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.38 and 950.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.38 and 950.63 is: 1,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 950.63 = 950.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/950.63 = 950.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 950.63 × 950.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 903,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,687.89/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.25

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