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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.13 and 663.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.13 and 663.33 is: 995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.33 = 663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.33 = 663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.33 × 663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 440,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,004.20/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.20

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