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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.94 and 645.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.94 and 645.66 is: 976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 645.66 = 645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/645.66 = 645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 645.66 × 645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 416,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,871.99/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.42

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