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Finding the Third Proportional to 651.94 and 788.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 651.94 and 788.91 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 788.91 = 788.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/788.91 = 788.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 788.91 × 788.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 622,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,373.07/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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