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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.75 and 622.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.75 and 622.38 is: 886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 622.38 = 622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/622.38 = 622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 622.38 × 622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 387,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,350.64/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.89

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