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Finding the Third Proportional to 639.56 and 747.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 639.56 and 747.56 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 747.56 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/747.56 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 747.56 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 558,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,849.69/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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