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Finding the Third Proportional to 651.09 and 931.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 651.09 and 931.92 is: 1,333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 931.92 = 931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/931.92 = 931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 931.92 × 931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 868,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,478.38/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.88

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