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Finding the Third Proportional to 621 and 941.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 621 and 941.25 is: 1,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 941.25 = 941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/941.25 = 941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 941.25 × 941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 885,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,951.56/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.65

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