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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.94 and 651.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.94 and 651.84 is: 995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 651.84 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/651.84 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 651.84 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 424,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,900.27/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.23

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