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Finding the Third Proportional to 651.38 and 844.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 651.38 and 844.88 is: 1,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 844.88 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/844.88 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 844.88 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 713,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,813.77/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.86

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