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Finding the Third Proportional to 640.13 and 967.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 640.13 and 967.03 is: 1,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 967.03 = 967.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/967.03 = 967.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 967.03 × 967.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 935,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,149.44/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.89

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