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Finding the Third Proportional to 635.75 and 952.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 635.75 and 952.25 is: 1,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 952.25 = 952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/952.25 = 952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 952.25 × 952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 906,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,780.06/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.32

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