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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 1,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 1,613 is: 4,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 1,613 = 1,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/1,613 = 1,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 1,613 × 1,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 2,601,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,769/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.01

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