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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.30 and 697.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.30 and 697.22 is: 1,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 697.22 = 697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/697.22 = 697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 697.22 × 697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 486,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,113.99/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.06

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