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Finding the Third Proportional to 394 and 651

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Solution

The third proportional to 394 and 651 is: 1,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 651 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/651 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 651 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 423,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,801/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.64

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