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Finding the Third Proportional to 646.13 and 855.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 646.13 and 855.75 is: 1,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.13 : 855.75 = 855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.13/855.75 = 855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.13x = 855.75 × 855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.13x = 732,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,308.06/646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.38

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