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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.38 and 444.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.38 and 444.44 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 444.44 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/444.44 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 444.44 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 197,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,524.69/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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