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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.64 and 969.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.64 and 969.63 is: 1,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 969.63 = 969.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/969.63 = 969.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 969.63 × 969.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 940,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,176.43/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.57

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