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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.19 and 654.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.19 and 654.75 is: 1,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 654.75 = 654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/654.75 = 654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 654.75 × 654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 428,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,697.56/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.25

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