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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 441.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 441.70 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 441.70 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/441.70 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 441.70 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 195,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,101.65/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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