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Finding the Third Proportional to 288.88 and 441.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 288.88 and 441.75 is: 675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 441.75 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/441.75 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 441.75 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 195,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,143.06/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.53

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