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Finding the Third Proportional to 432.56 and 664.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 432.56 and 664.73 is: 1,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 664.73 = 664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/664.73 = 664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 664.73 × 664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 441,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,871.79/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.52

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