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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.75 and 675.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.75 and 675.94 is: 1,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 675.94 = 675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/675.94 = 675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 675.94 × 675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 456,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,891.50/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.21

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