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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.69 and 1,341.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.69 and 1,341.56 is: 2,890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.69 : 1,341.56 = 1,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.69/1,341.56 = 1,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.69x = 1,341.56 × 1,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.69x = 1,799,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,789.94/622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.36

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