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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.25 and 644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.25 and 644.25 is: 942.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 644.25 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/644.25 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 644.25 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 415,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,058.06/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.78

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