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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.13 and 980.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.13 and 980.34 is: 1,508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 980.34 = 980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/980.34 = 980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 980.34 × 980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 961,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,073.87/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.45

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