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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.19 and 694.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.19 and 694.41 is: 1,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 694.41 = 694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/694.41 = 694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 694.41 × 694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 482,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,200.04/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.58

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