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Finding the Third Proportional to 641 and 882.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 641 and 882.13 is: 1,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 882.13 = 882.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/882.13 = 882.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 882.13 × 882.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 778,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,144.52/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.95

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