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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.64 and 1,377.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.64 and 1,377.55 is: 3,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 1,377.55 = 1,377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/1,377.55 = 1,377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 1,377.55 × 1,377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 1,897,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,654.23/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.88

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