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Finding the Third Proportional to 653 and 832

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Solution

The third proportional to 653 and 832 is: 1,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 832 = 832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/832 = 832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 832 × 832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 692,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,224/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.07

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