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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.88 and 641.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.88 and 641.06 is: 1,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 641.06 = 641.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/641.06 = 641.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 641.06 × 641.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 410,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,961.13/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.16

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