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Finding the Third Proportional to 638.93 and 963.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 638.93 and 963.04 is: 1,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 963.04 = 963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/963.04 = 963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 963.04 × 963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 927,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,436.71/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.55

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