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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.88 and 922.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.88 and 922.27 is: 1,365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 922.27 = 922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/922.27 = 922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 922.27 × 922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 850,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,573.88/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.56

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