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Finding the Third Proportional to 461.94 and 641.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 461.94 and 641.69 is: 891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 641.69 = 641.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/641.69 = 641.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 641.69 × 641.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 411,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,762.85/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.38

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