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Finding the Third Proportional to 456 and 944.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 456 and 944.44 is: 1,956.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 944.44 = 944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/944.44 = 944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 944.44 × 944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 891,962.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,962.19/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.06

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