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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.25 and 680

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.25 and 680 is: 1,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 680 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/680 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 680 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 462,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,400/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.81

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