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Finding the Third Proportional to 639.56 and 966.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 639.56 and 966.09 is: 1,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 966.09 = 966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/966.09 = 966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 966.09 × 966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 933,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,337.13/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.34

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