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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.44 and 949.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.44 and 949.31 is: 1,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 949.31 = 949.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/949.31 = 949.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 949.31 × 949.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 901,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,194.22/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.80

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