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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 664.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.75 and 664.63 is: 1,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 664.63 = 664.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/664.63 = 664.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 664.63 × 664.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 441,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,726.39/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.09

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