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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.69 and 947.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.69 and 947.53 is: 1,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.69 : 947.53 = 947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.69/947.53 = 947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.69x = 947.53 × 947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.69x = 897,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,815.47/622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.84

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