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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.75 and 657.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.75 and 657.28 is: 984.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 657.28 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/657.28 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 657.28 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 432,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,018.64/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.66

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