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Finding the Third Proportional to 591 and 638

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Solution

The third proportional to 591 and 638 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 638 = 638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/638 = 638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 638 × 638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 407,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,044/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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