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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.13 and 622.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.13 and 622.41 is: 876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 622.41 = 622.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/622.41 = 622.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 622.41 × 622.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 387,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,389.54/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.20

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