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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.25 and 641.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.25 and 641.67 is: 968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 641.67 = 641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/641.67 = 641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 641.67 × 641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 411,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,742.80/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.24

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