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Finding the Third Proportional to 428 and 636.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 428 and 636.50 is: 946.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428 : 636.50 = 636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428/636.50 = 636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428x = 636.50 × 636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428x = 405,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,132.25/428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.57

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