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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.31 and 668.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.31 and 668.25 is: 1,037.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 668.25 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/668.25 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 668.25 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 446,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,558.06/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.75

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