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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.09 and 686.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.09 and 686.81 is: 1,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 686.81 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/686.81 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 686.81 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 471,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,711.41/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.19

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