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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.97 and 594.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.97 and 594.42 is: 797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 594.42 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/594.42 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 594.42 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 353,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,337.37/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.66

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