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Finding the Third Proportional to 639 and 1,490.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 639 and 1,490.63 is: 3,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 1,490.63 = 1,490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/1,490.63 = 1,490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 1,490.63 × 1,490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 2,221,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,962.89/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.25

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