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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.06 and 937.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.06 and 937.31 is: 1,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 937.31 = 937.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/937.31 = 937.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 937.31 × 937.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 878,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,554.72/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.06

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