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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.75 and 668.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.75 and 668.75 is: 1,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 668.75 = 668.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/668.75 = 668.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 668.75 × 668.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 447,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,226.56/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.25

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