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Finding the Third Proportional to 199.97 and 440.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 199.97 and 440.44 is: 970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 440.44 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/440.44 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 440.44 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 193,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985.19/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.08

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