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Finding the Third Proportional to 621.84 and 663.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 621.84 and 663.19 is: 707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 663.19 = 663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/663.19 = 663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 663.19 × 663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 439,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,817.66/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.28

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