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Finding the Third Proportional to 433.03 and 727.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 433.03 and 727.22 is: 1,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.03 : 727.22 = 727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.03/727.22 = 727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.03x = 727.22 × 727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.03x = 528,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,847.11/433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.27

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