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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.97 and 1,305.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.97 and 1,305.56 is: 2,736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.97 : 1,305.56 = 1,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.97/1,305.56 = 1,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.97x = 1,305.56 × 1,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.97x = 1,704,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,493.44/622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.08

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