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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.38 and 1,344.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.38 and 1,344.94 is: 2,897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 1,344.94 = 1,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/1,344.94 = 1,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 1,344.94 × 1,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 1,808,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,856.88/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.07

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