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Finding the Third Proportional to 641 and 886

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Solution

The third proportional to 641 and 886 is: 1,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 886 = 886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/886 = 886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 886 × 886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 784,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,996/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.64

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