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Finding the Third Proportional to 643.57 and 973.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 643.57 and 973.90 is: 1,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.57 : 973.90 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.57/973.90 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.57x = 973.90 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.57x = 948,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,478.17/643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.78

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