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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.16 and 1,163.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.16 and 1,163.53 is: 2,183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 1,163.53 = 1,163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/1,163.53 = 1,163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 1,163.53 × 1,163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 1,353,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,804.97/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.01

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