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Finding the Third Proportional to 644.25 and 920.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 644.25 and 920.44 is: 1,315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 920.44 = 920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/920.44 = 920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 920.44 × 920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 847,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,205.19/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.03

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