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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.25 and 662.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.25 and 662.88 is: 1,028.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.25 : 662.88 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.25/662.88 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.25x = 662.88 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.25x = 439,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,403.27/427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.45

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