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Finding the Third Proportional to 622 and 684

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Solution

The third proportional to 622 and 684 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 684 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/684 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 684 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 467,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,856/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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