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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.08 and 674.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.08 and 674.16 is: 1,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 674.16 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/674.16 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 674.16 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 454,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,486.65/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.21

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