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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.31 and 630.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.31 and 630.42 is: 943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.31 : 630.42 = 630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.31/630.42 = 630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.31x = 630.42 × 630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.31x = 397,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,431.74/421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.32

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