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Finding the Third Proportional to 535.36 and 946.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 535.36 and 946.69 is: 1,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 946.69 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/946.69 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 946.69 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 896,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,217.22/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.05

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