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Finding the Third Proportional to 647.72 and 925.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 647.72 and 925.59 is: 1,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 925.59 = 925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/925.59 = 925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 925.59 × 925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 856,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,723.79/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.68

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