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Finding the Third Proportional to 441.75 and 679.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 441.75 and 679.88 is: 1,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 679.88 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/679.88 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 679.88 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 462,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,230.02/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.36

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