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Finding the Third Proportional to 664.38 and 812.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 664.38 and 812.50 is: 993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 812.50 = 812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/812.50 = 812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 812.50 × 812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 660,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,156.25/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.65

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