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Finding the Third Proportional to 638.44 and 937.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 638.44 and 937.41 is: 1,376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 937.41 = 937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/937.41 = 937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 937.41 × 937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 878,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,730.48/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.38

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