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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.44 and 660.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.44 and 660.66 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.66 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.66 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.66 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 436,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,466.68/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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