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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.44 and 592.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.44 and 592.31 is: 796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 592.31 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/592.31 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 592.31 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 350,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,834.10/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.56

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