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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.88 and 675.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.88 and 675.75 is: 1,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 675.75 = 675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/675.75 = 675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 675.75 × 675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 456,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,638.06/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.22

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