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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.75 and 671.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.75 and 671.63 is: 1,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 671.63 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/671.63 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 671.63 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 451,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,080.14/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.10

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