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Finding the Third Proportional to 652.88 and 943.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 652.88 and 943.88 is: 1,364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 943.88 = 943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/943.88 = 943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 943.88 × 943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 890,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,900.02/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.58

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