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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.50 and 679.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.50 and 679.71 is: 1,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 679.71 = 679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/679.71 = 679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 679.71 × 679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 462,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,006.96/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.72

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