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Finding the Third Proportional to 621 and 1,436.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 621 and 1,436.06 is: 3,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 1,436.06 = 1,436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/1,436.06 = 1,436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 1,436.06 × 1,436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 2,062,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,275.50/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.89

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