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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.38 and 608.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.38 and 608.63 is: 833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 608.63 = 608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/608.63 = 608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 608.63 × 608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 370,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,424.39/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.59

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