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Finding the Third Proportional to 651.75 and 871.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 651.75 and 871.13 is: 1,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 871.13 = 871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/871.13 = 871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 871.13 × 871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 758,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,858.77/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.34

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