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Finding the Third Proportional to 631.97 and 859.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 631.97 and 859.78 is: 1,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.97 : 859.78 = 859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.97/859.78 = 859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.97x = 859.78 × 859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.97x = 739,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,223.80/631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.72

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