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Finding the Third Proportional to 403.88 and 643.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 403.88 and 643.69 is: 1,025.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 643.69 = 643.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/643.69 = 643.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 643.69 × 643.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 414,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,333.60/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.90

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