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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.32 and 657.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.32 and 657.49 is: 986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 657.49 = 657.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/657.49 = 657.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 657.49 × 657.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 432,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,295.98/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.25

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