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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.56 and 829.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.56 and 829.03 is: 1,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 829.03 = 829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/829.03 = 829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 829.03 × 829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 687,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,292.81/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.50

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