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Finding the Third Proportional to 643.50 and 968.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 643.50 and 968.34 is: 1,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 968.34 = 968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/968.34 = 968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 968.34 × 968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 937,689.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,689.62/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.17

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