Finding the Third Proportional to 439.88 and 675.28
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Solution
The third proportional to 439.88 and 675.28 is: 1,036.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439.88 : 675.28 = 675.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439.88/675.28 = 675.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439.88x = 675.28 × 675.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439.88x = 456,004.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,004.77/439.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036.67
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