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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.41 and 689.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.41 and 689.34 is: 1,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 689.34 = 689.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/689.34 = 689.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 689.34 × 689.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 475,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,194.81/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.11

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