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Finding the Third Proportional to 429.75 and 663.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 429.75 and 663.56 is: 1,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.75 : 663.56 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.75/663.56 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.75x = 663.56 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.75x = 440,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,315.19/429.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.58

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