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Finding the Third Proportional to 428.63 and 703.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 428.63 and 703.69 is: 1,155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 703.69 = 703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/703.69 = 703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 703.69 × 703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 495,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,176.10/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.27

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