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Finding the Third Proportional to 421 and 756.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 421 and 756.50 is: 1,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 756.50 = 756.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/756.50 = 756.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 756.50 × 756.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 572,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,292.25/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.36

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