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Finding the Third Proportional to 623.88 and 930.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 623.88 and 930.75 is: 1,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 930.75 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/930.75 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 930.75 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 866,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,295.56/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.57

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