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Finding the Third Proportional to 632.81 and 950.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 632.81 and 950.91 is: 1,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 950.91 = 950.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/950.91 = 950.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 950.91 × 950.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 904,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,222.70/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.90

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