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Finding the Third Proportional to 643 and 1,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 643 and 1,186 is: 2,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 1,186 = 1,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/1,186 = 1,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 1,186 × 1,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 1,406,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,596/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.55

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