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Finding the Third Proportional to 634 and 943

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Solution

The third proportional to 634 and 943 is: 1,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 943 = 943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/943 = 943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 943 × 943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 889,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,249/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.60

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