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Finding the Third Proportional to 647.63 and 1,395.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 647.63 and 1,395.88 is: 3,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.63 : 1,395.88 = 1,395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.63/1,395.88 = 1,395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.63x = 1,395.88 × 1,395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.63x = 1,948,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,467.02/647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.63

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