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Finding the Third Proportional to 296.05 and 444.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 296.05 and 444.13 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.05 : 444.13 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.05/444.13 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.05x = 444.13 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.05x = 197,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,250.49/296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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