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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.72 and 668.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.72 and 668.67 is: 1,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 668.67 = 668.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/668.67 = 668.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 668.67 × 668.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 447,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,122.08/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.53

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