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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.50 and 594.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.50 and 594.25 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.50 : 594.25 = 594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.50/594.25 = 594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.50x = 594.25 × 594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.50x = 353,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,133.06/444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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