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Finding the Third Proportional to 429.05 and 669.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 429.05 and 669.67 is: 1,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.05 : 669.67 = 669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.05/669.67 = 669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.05x = 669.67 × 669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.05x = 448,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,463.04/429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.25

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