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Finding the Third Proportional to 635.63 and 1,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 635.63 and 1,335 is: 2,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 1,335 = 1,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/1,335 = 1,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 1,335 × 1,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 1,782,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,225/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.89

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