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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.41 and 963.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.41 and 963.14 is: 1,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 963.14 = 963.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/963.14 = 963.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 963.14 × 963.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 927,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,639.86/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.41

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