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Finding the Third Proportional to 640.13 and 849.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 640.13 and 849.38 is: 1,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 849.38 = 849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/849.38 = 849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 849.38 × 849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 721,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,437.89/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.03

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