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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.50 and 644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.50 and 644.25 is: 944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 644.25 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/644.25 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 644.25 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 415,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,058.06/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.39

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