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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.63 and 968.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.63 and 968.25 is: 1,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 968.25 = 968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/968.25 = 968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 968.25 × 968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 937,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,508.06/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.32

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