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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.88 and 686.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.88 and 686.81 is: 1,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 686.81 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/686.81 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 686.81 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 471,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,711.41/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.38

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