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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.50 and 1,368.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.50 and 1,368.25 is: 3,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 1,368.25 = 1,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/1,368.25 = 1,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 1,368.25 × 1,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 1,872,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,108.06/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.58

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