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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.88 and 1,028.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.88 and 1,028.25 is: 2,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 1,028.25 = 1,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/1,028.25 = 1,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 1,028.25 × 1,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 1,057,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,298.06/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.63

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