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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 1,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 1,266 is: 2,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 1,266 = 1,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/1,266 = 1,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 1,266 × 1,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 1,602,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,756/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.16

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