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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.50 and 666

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.50 and 666 is: 1,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 666 = 666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/666 = 666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 666 × 666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 443,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,556/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.33

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