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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.13 and 895.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.13 and 895.50 is: 1,289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.13 : 895.50 = 895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.13/895.50 = 895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.13x = 895.50 × 895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.13x = 801,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,920.25/622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.00

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