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Finding the Third Proportional to 440 and 748

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Solution

The third proportional to 440 and 748 is: 1,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 748 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/748 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 748 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 559,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,504/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.60

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