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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 558.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 558.75 is: 703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 558.75 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/558.75 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 558.75 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 312,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,201.56/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.16

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