Finding the Third Proportional to 638.25 and 1,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 638.25 and 1,488 is: 3,469.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638.25 : 1,488 = 1,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638.25/1,488 = 1,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638.25x = 1,488 × 1,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638.25x = 2,214,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,214,144/638.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,469.09
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