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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.64 and 976.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.64 and 976.03 is: 1,527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 976.03 = 976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/976.03 = 976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 976.03 × 976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 952,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,642.72/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.56

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