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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.81 and 1,419.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.81 and 1,419.19 is: 3,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.81 : 1,419.19 = 1,419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.81/1,419.19 = 1,419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.81x = 1,419.19 × 1,419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.81x = 2,014,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,093.16/623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.68

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