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Finding the Third Proportional to 407.81 and 442.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 407.81 and 442.69 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 442.69 = 442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/442.69 = 442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 442.69 × 442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 195,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,972.22/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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