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Finding the Third Proportional to 404.44 and 622.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 404.44 and 622.69 is: 958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 622.69 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/622.69 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 622.69 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 387,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,739.72/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.71

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