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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.38 and 955.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.38 and 955.31 is: 2,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 955.31 = 955.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/955.31 = 955.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 955.31 × 955.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 912,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,621.97/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.95

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