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Finding the Third Proportional to 642.09 and 968.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 642.09 and 968.91 is: 1,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 968.91 = 968.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/968.91 = 968.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 968.91 × 968.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 938,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,779.32/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.06

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