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Finding the Third Proportional to 647.75 and 957

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Solution

The third proportional to 647.75 and 957 is: 1,413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.75 : 957 = 957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.75/957 = 957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.75x = 957 × 957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.75x = 915,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,849/647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.89

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