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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.13 and 920.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.13 and 920.06 is: 1,328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 920.06 = 920.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/920.06 = 920.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 920.06 × 920.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 846,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,515.00/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.65

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