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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.56 and 882.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.56 and 882.84 is: 1,765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 882.84 = 882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/882.84 = 882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 882.84 × 882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 779,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,413.09/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.13

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