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Finding the Third Proportional to 469.13 and 621

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Solution

The third proportional to 469.13 and 621 is: 822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 621 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/621 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 621 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 385,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,641/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.04

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