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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.37 and 962.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.37 and 962.35 is: 1,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 962.35 = 962.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/962.35 = 962.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 962.35 × 962.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 926,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,116.77/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.05

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