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Finding the Third Proportional to 643.88 and 968.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 643.88 and 968.81 is: 1,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 968.81 = 968.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/968.81 = 968.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 968.81 × 968.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 938,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,597.66/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.73

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