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Finding the Third Proportional to 443.94 and 663.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 443.94 and 663.38 is: 991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 663.38 = 663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/663.38 = 663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 663.38 × 663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 440,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,066.39/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.28

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