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Finding the Third Proportional to 421 and 653

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Solution

The third proportional to 421 and 653 is: 1,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 653 = 653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/653 = 653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 653 × 653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 426,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,409/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.85

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