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Finding the Third Proportional to 457.31 and 950.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 457.31 and 950.06 is: 1,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.31 : 950.06 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.31/950.06 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.31x = 950.06 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.31x = 902,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,618.75/457.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.75

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