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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.38 and 444.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.38 and 444.09 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 444.09 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/444.09 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 444.09 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 197,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,219.26/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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