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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.25 and 722

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.25 and 722 is: 1,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 722 = 722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/722 = 722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 722 × 722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 521,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,284/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.76

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