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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.25 and 684.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.25 and 684.38 is: 1,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 684.38 = 684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/684.38 = 684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 684.38 × 684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 468,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,369.14/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.87

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