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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.05 and 928.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.05 and 928.97 is: 1,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.05 : 928.97 = 928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.05/928.97 = 928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.05x = 928.97 × 928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.05x = 862,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,982.94/622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.31

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