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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.25 and 992.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.25 and 992.63 is: 1,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 992.63 = 992.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/992.63 = 992.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 992.63 × 992.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 985,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,304.39/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.56

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