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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.63 and 705.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.63 and 705.75 is: 1,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 705.75 = 705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/705.75 = 705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 705.75 × 705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 498,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,083.06/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.15

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