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Finding the Third Proportional to 640.13 and 968.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 640.13 and 968.75 is: 1,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 968.75 = 968.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/968.75 = 968.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 968.75 × 968.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 938,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,476.56/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.08

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