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Finding the Third Proportional to 447 and 670.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 447 and 670.75 is: 1,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.75 = 670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.75 = 670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.75 × 670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 449,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,905.56/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.50

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