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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.91 and 851.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.91 and 851.44 is: 1,644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 851.44 = 851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/851.44 = 851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 851.44 × 851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 724,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,945.82/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.22

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