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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.69 and 641.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.69 and 641.67 is: 893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 641.67 = 641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/641.67 = 641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 641.67 × 641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 411,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,742.80/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.76

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