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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.50 and 604.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.50 and 604.65 is: 869.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.50 : 604.65 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.50/604.65 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.50x = 604.65 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.50x = 365,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,604.46/420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.44

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