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Finding the Third Proportional to 622 and 1,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 622 and 1,334 is: 2,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 1,334 = 1,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/1,334 = 1,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 1,334 × 1,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 1,779,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,556/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.02

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