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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.31 and 1,365.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.31 and 1,365.94 is: 2,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 1,365.94 = 1,365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/1,365.94 = 1,365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 1,365.94 × 1,365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 1,865,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,785.25/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.15

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