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Finding the Third Proportional to 636 and 955.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 636 and 955.88 is: 1,436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 955.88 = 955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/955.88 = 955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 955.88 × 955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 913,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,697.02/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.63

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