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Finding the Third Proportional to 434.25 and 667.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 434.25 and 667.97 is: 1,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 667.97 = 667.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/667.97 = 667.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 667.97 × 667.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 446,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,182.25/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.48

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