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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 622.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 622.25 is: 908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 622.25 = 622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/622.25 = 622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 622.25 × 622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 387,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,195.06/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.91

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