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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.75 and 683.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.75 and 683.38 is: 1,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 683.38 = 683.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/683.38 = 683.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 683.38 × 683.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 467,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,001.39/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.56

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