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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.03 and 949.43

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.03 and 949.43 is: 1,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 949.43 = 949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/949.43 = 949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 949.43 × 949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 901,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,416.73/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.03

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