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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.13 and 962.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.13 and 962.25 is: 1,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 962.25 = 962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/962.25 = 962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 962.25 × 962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 925,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,925.06/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.29

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