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Finding the Third Proportional to 640.13 and 910.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 640.13 and 910.69 is: 1,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 910.69 = 910.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/910.69 = 910.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 910.69 × 910.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 829,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,351.72/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.61

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