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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.50 and 844.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.50 and 844.13 is: 1,666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 844.13 = 844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/844.13 = 844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 844.13 × 844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 712,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,547.02/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.78

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