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Finding the Third Proportional to 634.08 and 982.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 634.08 and 982.13 is: 1,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 982.13 = 982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/982.13 = 982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 982.13 × 982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 964,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,569.52/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.22

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