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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.94 and 960.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.94 and 960.19 is: 2,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 960.19 = 960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/960.19 = 960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 960.19 × 960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 921,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,960.04/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.03

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