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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.36 and 662.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.36 and 662.55 is: 1,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 662.55 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/662.55 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 662.55 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 438,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,978.71/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.00

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