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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.25 and 1,368.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.25 and 1,368.84 is: 3,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 1,368.84 = 1,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/1,368.84 = 1,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 1,368.84 × 1,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 1,873,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,733.21/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.39

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