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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.38 and 682.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.38 and 682.31 is: 1,054.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 682.31 = 682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/682.31 = 682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 682.31 × 682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 465,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,550.35/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.77

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