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Finding the Third Proportional to 402.75 and 672.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 402.75 and 672.75 is: 1,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 672.75 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/672.75 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 672.75 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 452,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,592.56/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.76

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