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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.69 and 949.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.69 and 949.22 is: 1,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.69 : 949.22 = 949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.69/949.22 = 949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.69x = 949.22 × 949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.69x = 901,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,016.24/622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.98

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