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Finding the Third Proportional to 638.63 and 963.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 638.63 and 963.75 is: 1,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 963.75 = 963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/963.75 = 963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 963.75 × 963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 928,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,814.06/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.40

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