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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.75 and 684.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.75 and 684.50 is: 1,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 684.50 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/684.50 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 684.50 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 468,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,540.25/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.73

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