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Finding the Third Proportional to 639.75 and 982.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 639.75 and 982.88 is: 1,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.75 : 982.88 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.75/982.88 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.75x = 982.88 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.75x = 966,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,043.27/639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.03

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