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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.75 and 665.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.75 and 665.44 is: 1,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 665.44 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/665.44 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 665.44 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 442,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,807.07/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.42

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