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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 740

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 740 is: 858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 740 = 740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/740 = 740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 740 × 740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 547,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,600/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.31

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