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Finding the Third Proportional to 437.06 and 672.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 437.06 and 672.47 is: 1,034.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 672.47 = 672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/672.47 = 672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 672.47 × 672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 452,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,214.22/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.67

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