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Finding the Third Proportional to 960.50 and 2,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 960.50 and 2,044 is: 4,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.50 : 2,044 = 2,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.50/2,044 = 2,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.50x = 2,044 × 2,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.50x = 4,177,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,936/960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.75

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