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Finding the Third Proportional to 641 and 1,148.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 641 and 1,148.75 is: 2,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 1,148.75 = 1,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/1,148.75 = 1,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 1,148.75 × 1,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 1,319,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,626.56/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.70

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