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Finding the Third Proportional to 640.13 and 1,388.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 640.13 and 1,388.25 is: 3,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 1,388.25 = 1,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/1,388.25 = 1,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 1,388.25 × 1,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 1,927,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,238.06/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.72

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