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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.88 and 750.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.88 and 750.94 is: 884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 750.94 = 750.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/750.94 = 750.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 750.94 × 750.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 563,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,907.13/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.04

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