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Finding the Third Proportional to 297 and 444.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 297 and 444.75 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 444.75 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/444.75 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 444.75 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 197,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,802.56/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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