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Finding the Third Proportional to 444.94 and 666.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 444.94 and 666.84 is: 999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 666.84 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/666.84 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 666.84 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 444,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,680.59/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.42

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