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Finding the Third Proportional to 624 and 1,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 624 and 1,642 is: 4,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 1,642 = 1,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/1,642 = 1,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 1,642 × 1,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 2,696,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,164/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.78

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