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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.88 and 665.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.88 and 665.63 is: 1,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 665.63 = 665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/665.63 = 665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 665.63 × 665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 443,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,056.64/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.48

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