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Finding the Third Proportional to 635 and 1,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 635 and 1,595 is: 4,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 1,595 = 1,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/1,595 = 1,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 1,595 × 1,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 2,544,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,025/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.34

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