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Finding the Third Proportional to 644.63 and 972.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 644.63 and 972.56 is: 1,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 972.56 = 972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/972.56 = 972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 972.56 × 972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 945,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,877.82/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.33

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