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Finding the Third Proportional to 648 and 908

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Solution

The third proportional to 648 and 908 is: 1,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 908 = 908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/908 = 908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 908 × 908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 824,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,464/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.32

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