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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.88 and 919.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.88 and 919.50 is: 1,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 919.50 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/919.50 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 919.50 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 845,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,480.25/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.38

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