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Finding the Third Proportional to 644.63 and 1,358.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 644.63 and 1,358.44 is: 2,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 1,358.44 = 1,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/1,358.44 = 1,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 1,358.44 × 1,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 1,845,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,352.44/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.68

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