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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.25 and 671.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.25 and 671.63 is: 723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 671.63 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/671.63 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 671.63 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 451,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,080.14/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.75

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