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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.88 and 1,355.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.88 and 1,355.17 is: 2,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 1,355.17 = 1,355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/1,355.17 = 1,355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 1,355.17 × 1,355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 1,836,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,480.22/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.06

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