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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.88 and 960.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.88 and 960.94 is: 1,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 960.94 = 960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/960.94 = 960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 960.94 × 960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 923,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,400.88/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.26

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