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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.97 and 666.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.97 and 666.56 is: 1,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 666.56 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/666.56 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 666.56 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 444,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,305.57/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.17

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