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Finding the Third Proportional to 638.91 and 900.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 638.91 and 900.94 is: 1,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 900.94 = 900.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/900.94 = 900.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 900.94 × 900.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 811,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,688.38/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.43

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