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Finding the Third Proportional to 640.13 and 889.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 640.13 and 889.31 is: 1,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 889.31 = 889.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/889.31 = 889.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 889.31 × 889.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 790,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,876.72/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.50

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