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Finding the Third Proportional to 420 and 428

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Solution

The third proportional to 420 and 428 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 428 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/428 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 428 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 183,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,184/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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