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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.81 and 651.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.81 and 651.28 is: 996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 651.28 = 651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/651.28 = 651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 651.28 × 651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 424,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,167.27/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.14

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