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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.50 and 665.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.50 and 665.13 is: 1,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 665.13 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/665.13 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 665.13 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 442,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,391.27/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.58

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