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Finding the Third Proportional to 443 and 596

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Solution

The third proportional to 443 and 596 is: 801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 596 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/596 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 596 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 355,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,216/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.84

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