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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.91 and 677.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.91 and 677.11 is: 1,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 677.11 = 677.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/677.11 = 677.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 677.11 × 677.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 458,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,477.11/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.98

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