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Finding the Third Proportional to 655.25 and 943.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 655.25 and 943.75 is: 1,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 943.75 = 943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/943.75 = 943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 943.75 × 943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 890,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,664.06/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.27

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