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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 787

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 787 is: 970.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 787 = 787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/787 = 787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 787 × 787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 619,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,369/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.80

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