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Finding the Third Proportional to 443.06 and 875.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 443.06 and 875.06 is: 1,728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 875.06 = 875.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/875.06 = 875.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 875.06 × 875.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 765,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,734.38/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.28

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