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Finding the Third Proportional to 638.06 and 945.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 638.06 and 945.56 is: 1,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.06 : 945.56 = 945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.06/945.56 = 945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.06x = 945.56 × 945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.06x = 894,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,088.44/638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.26

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