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Finding the Third Proportional to 638 and 901

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Solution

The third proportional to 638 and 901 is: 1,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 901 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/901 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 901 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 811,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,801/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.42

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