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Finding the Third Proportional to 639.77 and 966.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 639.77 and 966.30 is: 1,459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.77 : 966.30 = 966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.77/966.30 = 966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.77x = 966.30 × 966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.77x = 933,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,744.75/639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.49

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