Finding the Third Proportional to 638.50 and 1,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 638.50 and 1,373 is: 2,952.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638.50 : 1,373 = 1,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638.50/1,373 = 1,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638.50x = 1,373 × 1,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638.50x = 1,885,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,885,129/638.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,952.43
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