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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.38 and 638.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.38 and 638.51 is: 927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 638.51 = 638.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/638.51 = 638.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 638.51 × 638.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 407,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,692.23/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.87

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