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Finding the Third Proportional to 440 and 496

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Solution

The third proportional to 440 and 496 is: 559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 496 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/496 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 496 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 246,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,016/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.13

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