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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.50 and 658.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.50 and 658.97 is: 1,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 658.97 = 658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/658.97 = 658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 658.97 × 658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 434,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,239.81/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.77

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