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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 750.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 750.50 is: 882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 750.50 = 750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/750.50 = 750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 750.50 × 750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 563,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,250.25/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.84

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