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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.56 and 649.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.56 and 649.50 is: 955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 649.50 = 649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/649.50 = 649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 649.50 × 649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 421,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,850.25/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.36

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