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Finding the Third Proportional to 631.13 and 961.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 631.13 and 961.03 is: 1,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 961.03 = 961.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/961.03 = 961.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 961.03 × 961.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 923,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,581.06/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.39

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