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Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 1,169.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 651 and 1,169.25 is: 2,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 1,169.25 = 1,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/1,169.25 = 1,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 1,169.25 × 1,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 1,367,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,145.56/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.07

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