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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.88 and 660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.88 and 660.50 is: 1,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 660.50 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/660.50 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 660.50 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 436,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,260.25/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.56

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