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Finding the Third Proportional to 621.13 and 961.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 621.13 and 961.38 is: 1,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 961.38 = 961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/961.38 = 961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 961.38 × 961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 924,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,241.89/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.01

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