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Finding the Third Proportional to 639 and 1,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 639 and 1,337 is: 2,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 1,337 = 1,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/1,337 = 1,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 1,337 × 1,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 1,787,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,569/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.45

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