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Finding the Third Proportional to 229 and 420

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Solution

The third proportional to 229 and 420 is: 770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 420 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/420 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 420 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 176,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,400/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.31

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