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Finding the Third Proportional to 407.63 and 624.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 407.63 and 624.75 is: 957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 624.75 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/624.75 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 624.75 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 390,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,312.56/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.53

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