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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.63 and 845.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.63 and 845.25 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.63 : 845.25 = 845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.63/845.25 = 845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.63x = 845.25 × 845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.63x = 714,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,447.56/620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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