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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.94 and 624.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.94 and 624.47 is: 913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 624.47 = 624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/624.47 = 624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 624.47 × 624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 389,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,961.22/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.39

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