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Finding the Third Proportional to 431.93 and 656.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 431.93 and 656.02 is: 996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 656.02 = 656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/656.02 = 656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 656.02 × 656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 430,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,356.50/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.36

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