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Finding the Third Proportional to 386.06 and 643.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 386.06 and 643.69 is: 1,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 643.69 = 643.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/643.69 = 643.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 643.69 × 643.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 414,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,333.60/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.23

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