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Finding the Third Proportional to 634.13 and 865.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 634.13 and 865.69 is: 1,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.13 : 865.69 = 865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.13/865.69 = 865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.13x = 865.69 × 865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.13x = 749,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,414.85/634.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.81

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