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Finding the Third Proportional to 642.94 and 1,502.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 642.94 and 1,502.30 is: 3,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.94 : 1,502.30 = 1,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.94/1,502.30 = 1,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.94x = 1,502.30 × 1,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.94x = 2,256,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,895.90/642.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.29

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