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Finding the Third Proportional to 621.88 and 894.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 621.88 and 894.13 is: 1,285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 894.13 = 894.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/894.13 = 894.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 894.13 × 894.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 799,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,459.52/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.56

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