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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.50 and 923.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.50 and 923.19 is: 1,366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 923.19 = 923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/923.19 = 923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 923.19 × 923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 852,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,275.16/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.92

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