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Finding the Third Proportional to 639.56 and 883.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 639.56 and 883.13 is: 1,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 883.13 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/883.13 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 883.13 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 779,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,909.77/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.44

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