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Finding the Third Proportional to 643.13 and 876.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 643.13 and 876.56 is: 1,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.13 : 876.56 = 876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.13/876.56 = 876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.13x = 876.56 × 876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.13x = 768,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,361.82/643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.73

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