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Finding the Third Proportional to 604.42 and 933.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 604.42 and 933.32 is: 1,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 933.32 = 933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/933.32 = 933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 933.32 × 933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 871,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,084.98/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.20

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