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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.97 and 634.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.97 and 634.08 is: 907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 634.08 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/634.08 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 634.08 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 402,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,055.07/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.64

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