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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.63 and 1,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.63 and 1,284 is: 2,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 1,284 = 1,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/1,284 = 1,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 1,284 × 1,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 1,648,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,656/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.67

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