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Finding the Third Proportional to 421.45 and 683.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 421.45 and 683.09 is: 1,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 683.09 = 683.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/683.09 = 683.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 683.09 × 683.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 466,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,606.40/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.14

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