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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.03 and 978.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.03 and 978.84 is: 1,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 978.84 = 978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/978.84 = 978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 978.84 × 978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 958,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,135.09/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.40

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