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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.81 and 923.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.81 and 923.34 is: 1,366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.81 : 923.34 = 923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.81/923.34 = 923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.81x = 923.34 × 923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.81x = 852,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,563.68/623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.70

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