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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.50 and 894.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.50 and 894.25 is: 1,815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 894.25 = 894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/894.25 = 894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 894.25 × 894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 799,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,683.06/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.40

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