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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.03 and 908.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.03 and 908.86 is: 1,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 908.86 = 908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/908.86 = 908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 908.86 × 908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 826,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,025.36/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.68

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