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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.13 and 668.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.13 and 668.88 is: 1,011.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 668.88 = 668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/668.88 = 668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 668.88 × 668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 447,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,404.22/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.94

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