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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.38 and 682.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.38 and 682.13 is: 1,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 682.13 = 682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/682.13 = 682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 682.13 × 682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 465,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,294.52/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.41

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