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Finding the Third Proportional to 428.06 and 751.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 428.06 and 751.69 is: 1,319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 751.69 = 751.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/751.69 = 751.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 751.69 × 751.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 565,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,034.10/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.98

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