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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.70 and 657.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.70 and 657.28 is: 987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 657.28 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/657.28 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 657.28 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 432,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,018.64/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.03

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