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Finding the Third Proportional to 950.44 and 2,022.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 950.44 and 2,022.38 is: 4,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 2,022.38 = 2,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/2,022.38 = 2,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 2,022.38 × 2,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 4,090,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,000.64/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.28

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