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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 1,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 1,725 is: 4,663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 1,725 = 1,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/1,725 = 1,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 1,725 × 1,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 2,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,625/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.99

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