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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.53 and 1,337.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.53 and 1,337.06 is: 2,867.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.53 : 1,337.06 = 1,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.53/1,337.06 = 1,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.53x = 1,337.06 × 1,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.53x = 1,787,736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,736.13/623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.12

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