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Finding the Third Proportional to 596 and 638

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Solution

The third proportional to 596 and 638 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596 : 638 = 638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596/638 = 638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596x = 638 × 638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596x = 407,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,044/596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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