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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.43 and 906.62

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.43 and 906.62 is: 1,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 906.62 = 906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/906.62 = 906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 906.62 × 906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 821,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,964.46/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.82

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