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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.97 and 647.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.97 and 647.86 is: 947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 647.86 = 647.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/647.86 = 647.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 647.86 × 647.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 419,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,721.77/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.52

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