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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.88 and 903.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.88 and 903.13 is: 1,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 903.13 = 903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/903.13 = 903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 903.13 × 903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 815,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,634.77/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.69

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